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A warm meal eaten with friends best part of Healthy School Lunches, students say
The Health School Lunches programme Ka Ora Ka Ako does more than feed the hungry.
Fire chief says Waipu crash was 'difficult' scene as drivers trapped and children hurt
'It’s been a while since we attended a serious incident of this nature.'
Dead ducks and seagulls in Whangārei suburb victims of natural causes
Hot, dry weather in March is believed to have caused an avian botulism outbreak.
Surfer shares heartfelt thanks after reunion with rescuers
A reunion for surfer who suffered a cardiac arrest in the waves at Mangawhai Heads.
Woman arrested following Pukenui homicide
The police say the 'deceased and alleged offender are believed to be known to each other'.
Students as young as 11 being excluded for vaping compels education programme
Rubicon has developed an eight-week programme for students in Year 7-9.
'Decrepit': Dire state of Whangārei Hospital shown with leak near MRI machines
“Buckets and multi-million dollar electrics do not go well together," ED doctor says.
Far North principals - school lunch programme has profound, positive impact
Principals from Far North kura in the Ngāti Hine rohe say school lunches vital
New online map shows Northland's storm-ravaged roading problems
Far North’s roading slip repairs available with online tool
New briefs from the Far North: Clocks go back, tsunami sirens tested, and seed gathering
News snippets from the Far North.
No more Kiwibank in Doubtless Bay with closure of Mangonui service
Mangonui Kiwibank service closes despite eleventh-hour petition.
Iwi wants Crown to pay for return of hapū land, site of former Towai school
'Our people also want to know whether we can trust the crown in these matters.'
One dead in Kauri crash, children among seven injured in serious Waipu crash
A person has died in a fatal accident at Kauri, north of Whangārei.
Elderly in Far North will have to give up homes over massive rates rise - Grey Power
Grey Power says 16.5 per cent Far North rates rise will see the elderly sell up.
Ngāti Kuri using science and cultural practice to inform predator-free concept
Ngāti Kuri's work also includes installing its own climate station at Te Paki.
'Unlawful actions': Northland hapū launches school occupation
Northland Iwi want school land returned.
Farmers face tough times thanks to drought-like conditions, economic downturn
'I'll be surprised if any Northland farmers make a profit this year.'
'The monster who wears a mask': Judo champ jailed for 33 years of child sex abuse
Barry Madden preyed on three children for more than three decades.
Family with traumatised children being forced out of Kāinga Ora house
The mum says the alternative house is not suitable for her children with high anxiety.
Lack of support: Northland principals hit back over bad behaviour in classrooms
It's not about naughtiness, it's about kids who are seriously disturbed, says principal.
End racism is plea from Northland Race Unity Speech Awards students
Whangarei Girls' High School student on her way to the final.
Drought help extended to Northland farmers as big dry continues
Dry weather triggers Government support for farmers.
Delays in getting ear wax removed in Kaitāia mean three-hour round trip for the service
Suspended ear wax removal service at Kaitāia GP clinic leaves couple facing long trip.
Hundertwasser Art Centre visitor numbers down, deficit up
In six months, the centre has racked up a deficit of three-quarters of a million dollars.
Northland GP services at risk as crisis hits sector
Some GP services in Northland at risk of closing as crisis hits.
'Our most successful one so far': Thousands attend Waipu Easter Carnival
'It really takes the whole of Waipu to make this possible.'
Court only option after councils clear Semenoff of subsidence concerns
Developer Stan Semenoff has been cleared of a nearby resident's concerns
‘Does this look like chicken?’ Baby narrowly survives choking incident
Little Lennox Knight was critically ill, and his parents had no idea why.
Tech guru's $240 million superyacht spotted in NZ
Northland locals intrigued as mega yacht pays visit to 'our little bay'.
Briefing to health minister reveals dire state of hospitals and cost blowouts
Dr Shane Reti received the briefing from health officials soon after becoming minister.
Building for the future big part of Kāinga Ora’s Northland plans
Kāinga Ora's homes are designed to last 50 years.
First-home buyer's seven-year journey to the ownership dream
‘It gives us options in the future,’ says DPB-raised buyer who dreamed of family base.